Mrs. Grace L. Wilson, age 91 of Crockett,
passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006 in the
Community Care Center in Crockett. Mrs.
Wilson was born January 3, 1915 in Sulphur
Bluff and had lived in Crockett most of her
lifetime. Mrs. Wilson was retired and had
worked as a nursery worker, and was the
first paid nursery worker for the Central
Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilson was a 50-year
member of Central Baptist Church and was
also a member of Esther Sunday School Class
for a number of years.
Survivors include her daughters Gaye
McDonald, of Weldon, Kaye Parish and husband
Buddy, of Crockett and Doris Taylor, of Va.;
sons Don Wilson and Mary, of Lufkin, Mike
Wilson and wife Jean Ann, of Bristo, Okla.
and Larry Wilson and wife Diane, of
Huntsville; 13 grandchildren; numerous
great-grandchildren; brothers George Young,
of Palestine and Jack Young and wife Sharron,
of Pasadena; numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husbands J.W.
Wilson and Earl Crist; daughter Annie Belle
Taylor; and grandson Ben Wilson.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Grace L. Wilson
were held Saturday, March 11, at 2:00 p.m.
in the Central Baptist Church in Crockett
with the Rev. John Goss and the Rev. Charles
Goodson officiating. Interment followed in
the Evergreen Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society,
212 Gene Samford Dr., Lufkin, TX. 75904 or
Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 East
Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85718.

Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Ray Westbrook

Mr. Ray Westbrook, age 63 of Splendora,
passed away Saturday, April 22, 2006 in
Kingwood Medical Center. Mr. Westbrook was
born February 28, 1943 in Crockett. Mr.
Westbrook was a veteran of the U.S. Army
serving in Korea and was a member of the
Masonic Lodge and also a member of the Tram
Road Baptist Church in Splen-dora.
Survivors include his son Danny Ray
Westbrook, of Splendora; daughter Macy
Pauline Weaver, of Normangee; granddaughters
Angel Weaver and Allie Ray Weaver; mother
Gladys Westbrook, of Kennard; brothers
Richard Earl Westbrook and wife Mary, of
Kennard and Larry Sam Westbrook and wife
Linda, of Houston; sister-in-law Anita
Westbrook, of Houston.
Preceded in death by his father Winfred F.
Westbrook; and brother Charles E. Westbrook.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Ray
Westbrook were held Monday, April 24, at
4:30 p.m. in the Hill Ceme-tery with the
Rev. Terry Gibson officiating.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Carrie Lee Watson

Funeral Services for Mrs. Carrie Lee
McKnight Watson, age 70, were held Saturday,
April 22, 2006, 1 p.m., St. Luke Baptist
Church, 315 South 2nd Crockett, Rev. R.P.
Taylor, pastor and Supt. J.R. Hampton,
officiated. Eternal resting place was in
Giles-Huntley Cemetery.
Casketbearers were: John McKnight, F.B.
Evans Jr., Anthony Wooten, Cleotis Hickman,
Alton Davis, W.L. Til-lis, Ennis McKnight
and Tommy Taylor.
Carrie Lee Mcknight Watson was born on June
24, 1935 in Crockett to the late Sam and
Satira McKnight. She attended the Center
Grove Schools. In 1954 she married Hunter
Watson Jr. with 6 children born to their
union.
She attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church in the
early years then later joined Hampton
Memorial Church Of God In Christ. At Hampton
she sang in the choir for many years, served
as choir treasurer, and was on the culinary
staff. Life's departure was on April 14,
2006 in the local hospital.
She was preceded in death by 2
granddaughters; Actavia Evans and LeMesa
Boston and 4 siblings.
Left to cherish hermemories are: shildren;
Carolyn (Darnell), Eva (Gregory Sr.),
Sandra, Hunter III (Rhonda), Elois of
Crockett, Andre' (Natalie) of Brazoria,
adopted sons; Hillard McKnight, Joe Canada,
F.B. Evans Jr., adopted daughters; Paulette
(Gary), Ella (Otis), Linda, Bettye (John),
11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a
devorted sister; Laura Lewis of Conroe,
sisters; Christine Jackson of Houston,
Izalee Baker of LaPorte, brothers; Rev. John
L. McKnight, James (Ada), Leroy (Earline) of
Crockett, Esau, Jaffus (Carolyn) of Houston,
sisters-in-law; Fannie and Bessie of
Houston, special friends; Collette Lambert,
Jane Taylor, Ella Mae Strong, and Viola
Hackett, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends.
McClain-Clebourn Funeral Service

Wanda Watson

Mrs. Wanda Darlene Chandler Watson, age
58 of Centerville, passed away Monday,
December 19, 2005 in Crockett. Mrs. Watson
was born June 22, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama.
Mrs. Watson had lived in Leon County for 20
years, moving from Baytown and for 15 years
she worked for Exxon in Baytown as a
shipping coordinator. Mrs. Watson's hobbies
were quilting, flower gardening and music.
Survivors include her two sons and
daughter-in-law Melvin L. Moore, Jr., of
Baytown and Marcus and Jill Moore, of
Centerville; step-mother Kathy Chandler, of
Cullman, Ala.; brother Herschel Chandler, of
Sipsy, Ala.; sister Becky Chandler, of Rye;
and a grandson Tyler A. Moor, of
Channelview.
Preceded in death by her husband Billy
Watson; parents Arrie Chandler and Lois
Chandler Gentry; and sister Betty Brown.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Wanda
Darlene Chandler Watson were held Friday,
December 23, 2:00 p.m. at Tubb Cemetery, in
Northeast Leon County.
Walters Funeral Home

Betty Walling

Mrs. Betty Ruth Franklin Walling, age 67
of Ratcliff, passed away Thursday, April 27,
2006 at her residence in Ratcliff. Mrs.
Walling was born October 25, 1938 in
Cleveland and had lived most of her lifetime
in Ratcliff. Mrs. Walling was a housewife
and a member of the Truth Tabernacle Church
in Kennard. Mrs. Walling loved family,
children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her children Ernest
Walling and wife Lisa, of Kennard, Pamela
Walling Moran, of Houston, Randy Walling and
wife Jennifer, of Ratcliff and Patricia
Walling Polk and husband Virgil, of Houston;
grand-children Christopher Walling and wife
Misty, Jason Dowdy, Jessica McComas, Corey
Smith, Seth Walling, Heather Mooneyham and
husband David, Joshua Walling, Brice
Walling, Jonathan Walling and Anna Polk;
step-children Ty Parks, Shane Parks and
Daelon Flores; graet-grandchildren Preston
Mooneyham, Alyssa Walling, Payden Dowdy,
Carrigan Dowdy, Kaylynn McComas and Elijah
McComas; brothers Charles Franklin, of
Ratcliff and Homer Franklin and wife Helen,
of Shepherd; sisters Mary Ann Cheney, of
Huntington and Patsy Cadden-head and husband
John, of Lovelady; numerous nieces, nephews
and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her son Joe Falvey
Walling; husband Leroy Walling; and grandson
Jacob Leger.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty Ruth
Franklin Walling were held Saturday, April
29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Truth Tabernacle
Church in Kennard with the Rev. Grady
Gladden officiating. Interment followed in
the Conner Ceme-tery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Truth Tabernacle Church
Building Fund, 100 Broadway, Kennard, TX.
75847.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Angela Thorp

Mrs. Angela Campbell Thorp, age 31 of
Lovelady, passed away Tuesday, April 11,
2006 in the Houston County Nursing Home.
Mrs. Thorp was born February 5, 1975 in
Cloquet, Minnesota and had been living in
Lovelady. Mrs. Thorp was a student.
Survivors include her husband Christopher
Thorp, of Lovelady; children Samuel Barber,
III. and Garrett Barber, both of Lovelady;
mother and step-father Kerry and Larry
Caddenhead, of Kennard; brother Daniel
Ultimo, of Galveston; grandparents Lawrence
and Marie Newton, of Minn.; and numerous
other relatives.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Angela Campbell
Thorp were held Thursday, April 13, at 10:00
a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel
with the Rev. Larry Bruce officiating.
Interment followed in the Jim English
Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Alton Thomason

Mr. Alton L. Thomason, age 97 of
Trinity, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006
in Avalon Place in Trinity. Mr. Thomason was
born December 6, 1908 in Crockett and had
been living in Trinity, previously living in
Crockett. Mr. Thomason was retired and had
worked as an iron worker for Local #84 in
Houston. Mr. Thomason was a member of the
First Baptist Church in Groveton and
attended the Baptist Church in Crockett.
Survivors include his son William Roy
Thomason and wife Carol, of Houston;
daughter Ava Bennett, of Sebasto-pol;
step-daughter Mable Whitner and husband
Sammy, of Willis Point; six grandchildren;
several grandchildren; brother Emery
Thomason and wife Lola Mae, of Quinlan.
Preceded in death by his wife Rosa Mae
Thomason; and granddaughter Glenda Lynn
Thomason.
Funeral Services for Mr. Alton L. Thomason
were held Wednesday, March 15, at 2:00 p.m.
in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with
the Rev. Lewis Jones officiating. Interment
followed in the New Energy Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Violet Teal

Mrs. Violet Ethelle Teal, age 73 of
Denison, passed away Monday, March 20, 2006
at Texoma Medical Center surrounded by her
loving. Mrs. Teal was born October 12, 1932
in Kennard to Homer Thell and Grace (Gibson)
Gunnels. Mrs. Teal married Edward "Ed" Teal
on January 18, 1951 in Post. Mrs. Teal was
an active member of Parkside Baptist Church,
where she loved serving her God and church.
One of her greatest joys was her family,
grandchildren and great-grand-daughters.
Mrs. Teal will be greatly missed by all who
knew and loved her.
Survivors include her son Ron Teal and wife
Trisha, of Hartselle, Ala.; daughters Susan
Mistrot and spouse Terry, Texarkana, Rhonda
Bizzle and husband Randy, of Denison and
Peggy Powell and husband David, of Van
Alstyne; honorary daughter Pat Jones, of
Plano; 13 grandchildren; five
great-granddaughters; sister Doris Corbitt,
of Denison; brothers and sisters-in-law
Earnest and Louise Gunnels, of Grapeland,
James and Pat Gunnels and Billy and Betty
Gunnels, all of Centerville, Jerry and
Melinda Gunnels, of Gatesville and Arlon and
Lynn Gunnels, of Crockett; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents Homer Thell
and Grace Gunnels; and her beloved husband
of 54 years, Edward "Ed" Teal.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Violet Ethelle
Teal were held Thursday, March 26, at 2:00
p.m. at Parkside Baptist Church with Dr.
Chet Haney officiating. Interment followed
at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman.
Fisher Funeral Home

Fannie Swearingen

Mrs. Fannie Mae Swearingin, age 84 of
Austonio, passed away Sunday, February 19,
2006 in the East Texas Medical
Center-Crockett. Mrs. Swearingin was born
June 8, 1921 to Wiley Wilson (W.W.) and Ida
(McDonald) Christian. Mrs. Swearingin grew
up in the Ash Community, near Austonio, and
graduated in 1939 from Austonio High School.
After graduation, she worked as a waitress
at the Royal Café in Crockett for many
years.
On September 27, 1945, she married George
"Elmer" Swearingin of Ash, after he returned
from serving in the Army Air Corp in World
War II. In May of 1948, they moved to
Houston, making their home for more than 20
years. Mrs. Swearingin was one of the first
checkers when Walmart opened in Crockett.
Mrs. Swearingin was a member of the Austonio
Baptist Church and was a devoted wife of 60
years.
Survivors include her husband Elmer
Swearingin, of Ash; daughter and son-in-law
Nancy Marlene and Bruce Bai-ley, of Ash;
grandchildren Kenneth Ray Baker and Cynda
Lou Garlington, of Lufkin, Kris and Michele
Baker, of Flint and Lisa and Wade Gilbert,
of Diboll; step-grandchildren Aaron, Andy,
Lydia and Micah Bailey, of Denton, Alex and
Amanda Bailey, of Huntsville;
great-grandchildren Amanda Baker, of
Rockwall, Chance Roden, Colby Roden and
Logan Gilbert, of Diboll and Tyler and Emily
Baker, of Flint; sisters-in-law Irene
Patrick and Evelyn Christian, both of
Crockett, Elouise Ray, of Lake-Of-The-Pines,
Mary Lou Skidmore and husband Hoyt, of
Grape-land, Amanda Malone Christian and
husband Jerry, of Ash and Huntsville and
Virginia Swearingin, of Ash.
Preceded in death by her parents W.W. (Wilse)
and Ida Christian; mother-in-law and
father-in-law Susan J. and Guy Swearingin;
brothers F.E. (Raleigh) Christian and W.R.
(Dub) Christian; sister Christine Henderson
and hus-band Roy; sisters-in-law Laura Sue
Christian and Ellen Roberts; brothers-in-law
Johnny Swearingin, Clifton Pat-rick, Hardy
Ray and Jack Malone.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Fannie Mae
Swearingin were held Tuesday, February 21,
at 1:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial
Chapel with the Rev. Newton Hambrick, Dr.
Jerry House and the Rev. Ottis Byers
officiating. In-terment followed in Boggs
Cemetery, Ash Community, FM 1280, Austonio.
Pallbearers were Jerry Christian, Charles W.
Christian, Alan Henderson, Kenneth Baker,
Kris Baker and Wade Gilbert.
Honorary Pallbearers were Chance Roden,
Colby Roden and Logan Gilbert.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Boggs Cemetery
Association, 1303 Mary Lee Lane, Crockett,
TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Ruby Steel

Mrs. Ruby Ester Steel, age 90 of
Crockett, went to be with the Lord, Monday,
January 2, 2006. Mrs. Steel was born May 12,
1915 in the Arbor Community and had lived in
Houston County all of her lifetime. Mrs.
Steel was a homemaker and a member of the
Arbor Baptist Church. Mrs. Steel served her
family and loved them and also she had love
for anyone in need. Mrs. Steel and her
husband treated everyone with tender loving
care and she was a jewel to know, and her
sence of humor was keen. The Lord gave her
peace about everything she had to go through
and we see she has passed that on. Mrs.
Steel's hobbies were quilting, cooking and
reading the Bible, even to her grandchildren
as they grew and her heart has always been
in the right place. The comfort and joy she
gave to others was awesome. How precious she
was to all who knew her.
Survivors include her son James "Bud" Steel,
of Jacksonville; daughter-in-law Joyce
Steel, of Kennard; brother-in-law Floyd
Brown, of Pearland; seven grandchildren
Bryan Steel and wife Susan, of Crockett,
Judy Curry and husband Mike, of Kennard,
Brad Steel and wife Robin, of Crockett,
Janie Rushing and husband Roger, of Kennard,
Joy Lynn Hartt and husband Brian, of
Crockett, Mike Steel and wife Sheila, of
Jacksonville, Melissa McWilliams and husband
Paul, of Trinity; 16 great-grandchildren
Heather and Tiffany Steel, Shelley and
Michael Curry, Mi-chael, Rachel and Rebecca
Steel, Amber and Ryan Rushing, Wyatt, Morgan
and Matte Hartt, Cyndal, Michayla, Dakota
and Dalton McWilliams; two
great-great-grandchildren Cody and Haley
Steel; and numerous nieces, neph-ews and
other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Frank
Steel; sons Donald Ray Steel and Bobby F.
Steel; daughter-in-law Jean Steel; and
parents Cal McHenry Rains and Anna
(Hallmark) Rains.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ruby Ester Steel
were held Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 2:00
p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel
with the Rev. Gerald Ratcliff officiating.
Interment followed in the Shady Grove
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Arbor Baptist Church,
1691 FM Rd. 1733, Ken-nard, TX. 75847.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Rickey Starling

Mr. Rickey Starling, age 45 of Crockett,
passed away Friday, February 17, 2006 at his
residence. Mr. Starling was born August 27,
1960 in San Jacinto and he lived in Crockett
all of his lifetime. Mr. Starling was
employed with Quantex having worked as a
machinist and was a member of the Baptist
Church.
Survivors include his wife Lisa Starling, of
Latexo; son Daniel Starling, of Latexo;
father Vernon Starling, of Ken-nard; sisters
Janice Martin Hampton and Terry Hampton, of
Porter Springs and Sharon Kirksey, of
Crockett; brother Vernon Lynn Starling, of
Jonesboro, AR.; mother-in-law Brenda Hill,
of Latexo; and numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
Preceded in death by his mother Evelyn
Starling in 1991; brother-in-law Carl
Kirksey in 2002; and father-in-law Jack Earl
Hill in 1999.
Funeral Services for Mr. Rickey Starling
were held Wednesday, February 22, at 10:30
a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel
with the Rev. Reggie Gregory officiating.
Interment followed in the Wesley Chapel
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Daniel Starling Fund
Citizens National Bank, P.O. Box 1420,
Crockett, TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Dale Shroyer

Mr. Dale C. Shroyer, age 96, passed away
into eternal life surrounded by loved ones
on Thursday morning, March 9, 2006 at East
Texas Medical Center in Crockett. Mr.
Shroyer was the son of Guy F. and Martha
Jane Shroyer. Mr. Shroyer was born August 6,
1909 in Delaware County, Indiana near
Muncie. Mr. Shroyer's family moved to
Houston County by train when he was four
months old, and resided in the area for the
rest of his life.
Mr. Shroyer worked away in many places, but
Houston County was always home. Mr. Shroyer
worked in all the East Texas Oil Booms,
Oklahoma and Louisiana Oil Fields. Mr.
Shroyer worked on the first off shore oil
rig off the coast of Louisiana. Mr. Shroyer
and John Smith Murchison operated Crockett
Drilling Company for 35 years. At the age of
58 he began a new career in the dairy
business, and operated a dairy on his land
from 1967 to 1979. In later years he ran
stocker cattle and harvested hay until he
was 89 years old.
Mr. Shroyer did a lot to comply with an old
saying, "The best thing you can put on your
land is footprints." In his 96 years, Mr.
Shroyer saw transportation methods advance
from horse and buggy to the space age. Some
of his fa-vorite memories were of riding to
school in a wagon with his siblings when
Highway 7 was a dirt and mud road.
Mr. Shroyer was married to his late wife
Ludelphia for 66 years and their main joys
in life were their church, their children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They
were organizing members of Westside Baptist
Church. Mr. Shroyer was a deacon, Sunday
school superintendent and also was Porter
Springs and Houston County School Board
member and a member of the Lothrop Masonic
Lodge #21 A.F. & A.M. for 59 years.
Survivors include his children LaVerne
Mathena and husband Ben, Joyce Waldrop and
husband James and Johnny Shroyer and wife
Stephanie, all of Crockett; grandchildren
Mark Mathena and wife Jill, of Crockett,
Dale Mathena, of Kingwood, Drew Mathena and
wife Shannon, of Austin, Greg Waldrop and
wife Sharron, of The Woodlands, Luanne
Brownd and husband Gary, of Canton, John
Shroyer, Jr. and wife Ann, of Crockett, Mary
Lindsey and husband Brad, of Mt. Horeb,
Wis., Crystal Shroyer and Robert Paul
Shroyer, both of Crockett;
great-grandchildren Travis, Jacob, Brady,
Allison, Matthew, Sarah Beth, Blakelee,
Katelyn, Rebecca, Grace, Rachel, Payton,
Madison, Taylor, Halle and Abigail;
step-great-grandchildren Ashley, Lauren and
Brandon; brother Guy Shroyer and wife Eddell,
of Crockett; sister Inez Netherland, of
Crockett; numerous nieces, nephews and other
rela-tives; caretakers Daisy Bennett and
Glenda Minter.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife
Ludelphia Shroyer in 2002; parents Guy and
Martha Shroyer; sisters Flor-ence Shroyer,
Ruth Shroyer and Mary Alice Adair; and
brothers Wood, Cline, John and Nathan
Shroyer.
Funeral Services for Mr. Dale C. Shroyer
were held Sunday, March 12, at 2:00 p.m. in
the Westside Baptist Church in Crockett with
the Rev. William H. Few, the Rev. Steve
Meadows and the Rev. Alvin Campbell
officiat-ing.
Pallbearers were his grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Westside Baptist Church,
P.O. Box 1364, Crockett, TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Reverend Betty Jo Shepherd

Reverend Betty Jo Byrd Shepherd was born
April 9, 1922 in Crockett to the union of
Carl and Ethel Byrd. She grew up in Crockett
attended Rocky Mountain Elementary School
and later Crockett Colored High School. She
is an alumnus of Mary Allen College in
Crockett and stud-ied divinity at Texas
College in Tyler.
Reverend Betty Shepherd joined Jones Chapel
African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church at
an early age. She was one of first women in
Texas to be ordained by the AME Church. She
served as pastor of Jones Chapel and various
other AME Churches in Texas until her
retirement in 1996. Upon her retirement from
the AME Church, she was the founding pastor
of Jesus Christ Victory Interde-nominational
Church (JCVIC) in Crockett in 1997. She con-tinued
to serve until her death, Monday, May 1,
2006.
In 1939, she united in holy matrimony with
Terrell John-son Shepherd. Five children
were born to this union.
She leaves to cherish her memory: husband,
Terrell Johnson Shepherd Sr. of Crockett;
one son, Terrell Johnson (Arvie Nell) Shep-herd
Jr. of Houston; four daughters, Mary Ethel
Lester of Dallas, Texas, Evelyn Henry &
Betty ‘Candy’ (Roy) Harrison of Houston, and
Brenda Berry-Colter of Mans-field.
She is survived by 17 grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren. 2 aunts, an un-cle, and
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and
faithful Christian friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Carl
Byrd Sr., Mother, Ethel Byrd, a brother,
Carl Byrd Jr., three sisters, Nannie
Ballard, Beadie Oneal, Lucille Atmore and
grand daughter, Sean Anita Henry.
Reverend Betty Shepherd’s lifework has been
to serve humanity by fighting for civil
rights and human justice. She served on the
founding board of the National Association
for the Advancement of Col-ored People
(NAACP) in Houston County. She worked
tirelessly to register the citizen of
Houston County so that all could vote in
every state, county, and city election. One
of her community outreach priorities
included serving as a den mother for the Boy
Scouts of America. She loved chil-dren and
organized many reli-gious and other
educational activities for young people in
Houston, County.
She was a business entre-preneur and a
licensed insur-ance agent. She also worked
tirelessly to keep her churches financially
solvent and to pay church obligations.
Monday, May 1, 2006, sur-rounded by her
children, she departed for her heavenly
home. She leaves a legacy of love, faith in
God, and good works for all mankind. She
will be dearly missed.
The wake will be held on Friday night, May
5, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at
Jesus Christ Victory Inter-denominational
Church lo-cated at 206 Maple Street, in
Crockett.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday
May 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the First
United Methodist Church, 701 E. Goliad
Street in Crockett.

Sonny Shelton

Mr. Sonny Shelton, age 73 of Porter
Springs, passed away Monday, May 1, 2006 at
his residence. Mr. Shelton was born
September 30, 1932 in Houston County and had
lived all of his lifetime in Houston County.
Mr. Shelton was a veteran of the U.S. Army
having served during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Shelton was a member of the S.P.J.S.T.
Lodge and was retired having worked as a
machinist. Mr. Sheldon was an avid
outdoorsman and en-joyed fishing.
Survivors include his daughter Karren
Mahanay and husband Kenneth, of Porter
Springs; foster sons Doyle Shelton, Jr., and
wife, Loretta of Seattle, Wash., Dennis Ray
Shelton and wife, Michelle of Willis and
Ronald Eugene Shelton, of Lufkin;
grandchildren Kenneth Mahanay, Jr. and wife
Melissa, of Trinity, Keith Mahanay and wife
Leah, of Palestine, John Cannon and wife
Suzan, Silas Baker, Both of IN. and Darla
McNabb and husband Kent, of Crockett;
great-grandchildren Kayla Mitchell, David
McNabb, Chelsy Herring, Ashley Mahanay,
Travis Mahanay, Sarah Mahanay, Kimberly
Mahanay, Waverly Cannon and Griffin Cannon;
sisters Rosa Cooksey and husband Ben, of
Elkhart, Nelda Henzy and husband Pete, of
Brenham and Jeanette Palmer and husband Tom,
of Houston; brothers Doyle Ray Shelton, of
Houston County, William Shelton and wife
Glenda, of Pasadena and Bobby Joe Shelton
and wife Kathy, of Grapeland; mother-in-law
Minnie Ola Duncan of Crockett; numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her parents Sylvester
Eugene Shelton, Sr. and Elizabeth Beatrice
Shelton; wife Mamie Shelton; daughter
Barbara Baker; and niece Grace Ann Cooksey.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Sonny
Shelton were held Thursday, May 4, at 11:00a
.m. in the Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Ben
Cooksey officiating.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Dr. Marvin Russell

Dr. Marvin E. Russell, age 82, of
Lovelady, passed away Thursday, April 13,
2006 at his residence. Dr. Russell was born
July 17, 1923 to Nan and Marvin L. "Bud"
Russell in Hearne where his father was a
telegrapher and sta-tionmaster for Missouri
Pacific Railroad. At age 5, the family moved
from Gause where Marvin became critically
ill and lost lots of weight. When they moved
to Lovelady in 1929, everyone called him
"Skinny." In Lovelady, Marvin's mom, Nan
Russell, became the first grade teacher and
taught for 35 years. During this time, at
age 12, Marvin joined the Lovelady First
United Methodist Church. Dr. Russell
finished high school in Lovelady in 1940
where he played football and was in the FFA
club. Dr. Russell played trumpet in the
first band at Lovelady High School. In 1940
he entered Sam Houston State Teachers
College and finished in 1943 with a B. S. in
chemistry. The highlight of his years at Sam
Houston was being president of the Pre-med
Club and meeting a young lady named Gene
Porter who was elected secretary of the
club. This relationship was to bloom and
eventually blossom into marriage. In 1942
after Pearl Harbor, Marvin volunteered for
the navy and was called to active duty
before graduation ceremonies in 1943. After
various duty stations he ended up on Guam as
an aerial photographer. From there he
volunteered to go to Japan on the Strategic
Bombing Survey making pictures of bombing
damage. Mr. Russell was discharged in 1945
at the end of WWII. Gene Porter and Marvin
were married on September 1, 1946 when
Marvin was teaching Chemistry Labs at SHSTC.
Dr. Russell later worked at Firestone Tire
and Rub-ber in Beaumont as a chemist while
he was waiting to get into UT Dental School
in Houston. Dr. Russell gradu-ated from
Dental School in 1951 and set up practice in
Angleton where he was active in the Chamber
of Com-merce and Jr. Chamber of Commerce, a
school board member, the PTA, the Boy and
Girl Scouts, Little Theatre, and the
Methodist Church.
Dr. Russell relaxed by sailing, and playing
a lot of golf. Dr. Russell was a member of
the American Dental As-sociation, a delegate
to the Texas Dental Society House of
Representatives from the 9th District Dental
Society for 7 years, a Fellow in the Academy
of General Dentists, American and
International Academy of Dentists.
Dr. Russell retired in 1989 after 38 years
of dental practice and moved to Lovelady in
1992 in the house in which he grew up. Dr.
Russell was a member of the City Council,
the Lovelady Methodist Church, Lovelady
Ma-sonic Lodge #539, and became active in
the restoration of the "Old Gym" in Bruton
Park. Dr. Russell and Gene raised pine trees
instead of cows on their sixty acres. Dr.
Russell's motto was as Ruskin said, "Service
is the rent we pay for the space we occupy
on this earth.
Survivors include his wife Gene Russell, of
Lovelady; daughter Nancy Lynette "Lyn"
Storey and husband Mark of Avery; son Marvin
Ray "Ray" Russell, of Angleton;
grandchildren James Storey, Thomas Storey,
Sarah Storey, all of Avery; cousins Rod
Russell and wife Sheryl, of Salado, Rosalind
Starkweather and husband Gil of Phoenix,
Ariz., Della Hudson and husband Clifton, of
Palestine, Mary Bess Thomason and husband
David, of Jacksonville; and numerous other
relatives.
Funeral services for Dr. Marvin E. Russell
were held Saturday, April 15, at 2:00 p.m.
in the First United Meth-odist Church in
Lovelady with the Rev. John Montgomery and
the Rev. Doug Howell officiating.
Graveside services was conducted by the Sons
of the Confederate Veterans Camp 1565, 13th
Texas Infantry, of Angleton where Dr.
Russell attained the rank of Major and
served as Regimental Surgeon, in the
Lovelady Ever-green Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Lovelady First United
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 87, Lovelady, TX.
75851, Lovelady "Old Gym", 271 Noble Street,
Lovelady, TX. 75851, or Marvin Russell
Scholarship Fund C/O Nelda Moore Rt. 1 Box
26 A, Lovelady, TX. 75851.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Phyllis Moore

Mrs. Phyllis Carol Moore, age 65 of
Nocona, passed away Wednesday, April 12,
2006 in Nocona. Mrs. Moore was born November
18, 1940 in Wichita Falls to Homer B.
Gilmore and Emma Horne. Mrs. Moore was a
member of the Harvest Church in Crockett,
member of the F.O.E. Eagles Lodge of Wichita
Falls and the Mesquite-ers Good Sams R.V.
Chapter. Before her retirement she worked as
a secretary in a auto repair shop.
Survivors include her daughter Donna and H.D.
Gresham, of Crockett; son Norman and Reagan
Moore, of Clear Lake; sisters Jenna and
Russell Bradley, of Nacona and Shirley and
Bob Watson, of N. Palm Beach, Fla.; fiancee
Buck Smith, of Nacona; grandchildren Chris
and April, of Calif., Krystal Gresham,
Rachael Gresham and Shelby Gresham, all of
Crockett, Walker Moore, Madison and Matthew,
of Clear Lake; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents Homer B.
Gilmore and Emma Horne; husband Norman Moore
January 26, 2003; step-mother Grace Gilmore;
brother Billy Gilmore; sister Dorothy
Miller; brother Homer "Bart" Gilmore II.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Phyllis Carol
Moore were held Friday, April 14, at 2:00
p.m. at the First United Meth-odist Church
in Nocona with the Rev. Larry Kruger
officiating.
Scott-Morris Funeral Home

Mrs. Betty Marie Willingham McBroom, age
78 of Grapeland, passed away Sunday, April
16, 2006 in the East Texas Medical
Center-Crockett. Mrs. McBroom was born March
6, 1928 in Holly and she was raised in
Pearsons Chapel and had been back in Houston
County since 1986. Mrs. McBroom was a past
member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary and was a
housewife and a member of the Georgia Camp
Baptist Church. Mrs. McBroom walked in grace
with her Lord and with the deepest love of
her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband William M.
"Bill" McBroom, Sr., of Grapeland; five
children Rustene Carr and husband Joel, of
Ruston, La., Sherril Brooks and husband
Lonnie, of Colorado Springs, Larry McBroom,
of Crockett, Marty McBroom and wife Lynn, of
Missouri City and Brett McBroom, of
Grapeland; three grandchil-dren Joel Lance
Carr and wife Sarah, of Japan, Amanda
Hofmann and husband Paul and Robert Brooks
and wife Heather, all of Colorado Springs;
three great-grandchildren Madison, Hailey
and Faith; sister-in-law Pat Willing-ham, of
Houston; special "Love" and "Feelings" Noel
McFairen and wife Nikki, Joey McFairen and
Lacie McFairen, all of Crockett; special
friends Eva Hernandez, of Houston and Edna
Winkler, of Grapeland; numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her parents Charles and
Lula Willingham; brothers L.C., Charles,
Carl and Lloyd Willing-ham; and sister
Johnnie Lankford.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty Marie
Willingham McBroom were held Wednesday,
April 19, at 2:00 p.m. in the Georgia Camp
Baptist Church with the Rev. Rex Harrell and
the Rev. Tommy Hutto officiating. Interment
followed in the Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Open Door Baptist
Mission, 816 S. 4th Street, Crockett, TX.
75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Aubrey Matthews

Mr. Aubrey Cornelius Penthin Matthews,
age 45 of Friendswood, passed away Tuesday,
April 11, 2006 in the Clear Lake Regional
Hospital in Webster. Aubrey was born July 1,
1960 in Huntsville, Alabama to Elbert C. "Neli"
Matthews, Jr. and Liss Birgit Irene Penthin
(Grumlose) Matthews. Mr. Matthews was the
grandson of, the former Polk County Judge,
Elbert C. Matthews, Sr. and Addie Lee
(Lansford) Matthews; and Alfred and Agnita
Grum-lose.
Survivors include his wife Sara Garza
Matthews, of Friendswood; brother Lars
Nathaniel Penthin Matthews, of Georgetown;
nephews and godsons Lars Nathaniel Penthin
Matthews, II and Logan Cornelius Penthin
Matthews, both of Georgetown; aunts and
uncles Ann and Charlie Keith, of Spring,
Richard C. and Judy Matthews, of Tomball,
George H. and Kay Matthews, of El Campo,
Kurt and Kirsten Grumlose and, Per and
Kirsten Grumlose, all of Denmark;
sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mary and
Israel Garcia of Manuel; several great-aunts
and great-uncles; numerous other relatives,
cousins, and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Aubrey Cornelius
Penthin Matthews were held Saturday, April
15, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral
Home with George Matthews, Richard Mat-thews,
Kenneth Parrish, and Juan Jimenez
officiating. Interment followed in the Miday
Cemetery in Livingston.
Pallbearers were Lars Matthews, Kenneth
Parrish, Juan Jimenez, George Matthews,
Rich-ard Matthews, Joshua Parrish, Josh
David, and Joe De Board.
Honorary Pallbearers were Ian Jimenez and
Stefan Jimenez.
Cochran Funeral Home

Lola Martin

Mrs. Lola B. Martin, age 91 of Crockett,
passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2005 in
ETMC. Mrs. Martin was born February 7, 1914
in Attoyac to the late Nancy (Leavins) and
John Norris. Mrs. Martin was a homemaker and
a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and
her family was the most important part of
her life. Mrs. Martin was formerly of
Zavalla and Lufkin and had lived in Crockett
since 1976 and was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Zavalla.
Survivors include her daughter and
son-in-law Betty Jo Adler Griffin and
Charles Griffin, of Crockett; son Cecil
Martin, of Trinity; grandchildren and their
spouses Vida and Wade Sullivan, Jimmy and
Karen Sharp, Pam and Bruce Birdsong, Terrie
and Robert Heard, Gayle Bailey, Keeta and
Britt Keepers, and Phyllis Phillips; 12
great-grandchildren including Jade and Janna
Sharp and Stephanie Sullivan; seven
great-great-grandchildren; and numer-ous
nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Mrs. Lola B. Martin
were held Saturday, December 31, 2005 in the
Zavalla Cemetery with the Reverend Linwood
Dykes officiating.
Gipson-Metcalf Funeral
Directors

Alta Lowe

Mrs. Alta Mae Ferguson Lowe was born on
June 1, 1924, to Julius and Ruth Ferguson in
Crockett, Texas and passed away on March 7,
2006, in Plano. Mrs. Lowe grew up on a farm
outside Crockett and graduated valedictorian
from Crockett High School. Mrs. Lowe re-ceived
a scholarship to and attended Mary Hardin
Baylor University in Belton majoring in
English.
During World War II Mrs. Lowe worked as a
clerk for the Army Air Corp at in Hondo,
Texas.
After the war she married Ray Cecil and
lived in Huntsville. They soon separated and
she returned to Crockett where she gave
birth to their son, John Larry. After her
divorce she worked as a bookkeeper for
Bennie Ellis Insurance. She later met and
married Milton Lowe and they eventually
moved to Ft. Worth where she worked for L.T.
Barton Insurance for 35 years before
retiring in 1988.
During her life she loved to sing in church
choirs and often served as a Sunday
School/Bible Study teacher. She also loved
writing, especially stories about the Bible
and her family heritage, quilting, painting,
knitting and embroidering, as well as other
hobbies. Mrs. Lowe had a passion for
reading, especially historical stories and
Christian literature.
Survivors include her son John Larry Lowe
and wife Ines, of Plano; grandson Jeffrey
Mi-chael Lowe, of Dallas; sister Margaret
Gant, of Crescent, Okla.
Preceded in death by her husband Milton;
sister Ruby Petty; and brother James
Ferguson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alta Mae Ferguson
Lowe were held Saturday, March 11, at the
First Baptist Church of Crockett.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested
donations be made to the Alta Ferguson Lowe
Scholarship fund at the First Baptist Church
of Crockett where she had been a member for
many years.

Lahoma Lamance

Mrs. LaHoma LaRue LaMance, age 94 of
Houston, passed away Thursday, February 23,
2006 at her residence in Houston. Mrs.
LaMance was born February 28, 1911 in
Lovelady and resided in Houston most of her
lifetime. Mrs. LaMance was a legal secretary
for a title company attorney and a member of
the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters Charline
Johnson and husband James, of Houston and
Barbara Muller, of Deer Park; grandchildren
Maurice Alan Johnson and wife Vickie, of
Sugar Land, Starlia Jeanne Moore and husband
Doug, of Charlottesville, Va. and Monique
DeLynn, of Houston; great-grandchildren
Stuart Rogers Moore, Char-lottesville, Va.,
Natasha Fletcher and husband Zachary, of
Houston and Mandy Renee Avila and husband
Edgar, of Katy; great-great-granddaugh-ter
Mia Bella Avila, of Katy.
Preceded in death by her husband Hubert D.
LaMance, February 10, 1981.
Funeral Services for Mrs. LaHoma LaRue
LaMance were held Monday, February 27, at
2:00 p.m. in the Calla-way-Allee Memorial
Chapel with Mr. Carl Allen officiating.
Interment followed in the Center Hill
Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Grady Lake Jr.

Mr. Grady B. Lake, Jr., age 80 of
Crockett, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006
at his residence. Mr. Lake was born January
4, 1926 in Crockett and had lived in
Crockett all of his life. Mr. Lake was a
veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in
the Pacific Campaign during World War II.
Mr. Lake was a member and past president of
the Jay-cees and was also a member of the
Search and Rescue. Mr. Lake was president of
Kappa Alpha Fraternity at SMU and graduated
with a BBA at North Texas University. Mr.
Lake was a rancher, cotton farmer and
businessman. Mr. Lake was an avid sailor and
pilot and also a member of the First Baptist
Church of Crockett. Mr. Lake will be missed
by everyone that knew him.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Joanne E.
Lake, of Crockett; son Mr. James Bryan Lake
and his wife Rena New-ton, of Crockett;
daughter Mrs. Elsie Anne Berry and her
husband Dr. Nell M. Berry, of Jacksboro;
sister Mrs. Hilda Davis and her husband Dr.
Gilbert Davis, of Fort Worth; sister Mrs.
Nita DeGrand, of Nacogdoches; six
grandchildren David and M. Lake Berry,
Shellye Harvey and husband Tony, Elizabeth
Telford and husband Martin and Adam and
Claire Lake; two great-grandchildren Alexis
and D.J. Berry; and many other relatives and
loved ones.
Preceded in death by his father Dr. Grady B.
Lake, Sr. mother Mrs. Bertie LaRee Lake; and
son Grady B. Lake, III.
Funeral Services for Mr. Grady B. Lake Jr.
were held Tuesday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m. in
the First Baptist Church in Crockett with
the Rev. Keeney Dickenson and the Rev. Shane
Mize officiating. Interment followed in the
Ever-green Memorial Park.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Jeff Krenek

Mr. Jeff C. Krenek, age 79 of Crockett,
passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2006 in the
East Texas Medical Cen-ter in Tyler. Mr.
Krenek was born September 27, 1926 in
Houston County and had lived in Houston
County all of his lifetime. Mr. Krenek was a
veteran of the U.S. Army having served
during World War II. Mr. Krenek was re-tired
and had worked for Houston County Electrical
Coop for over 30 years. Mr. Krenek was a
member of the American Legion #134 and the
V.F.W. Mr. Krenek was a farmer and rancher
and was also a member of the St. Francis of
the Tejas Catholic Church in Crockett.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years
Cecilia Krenek, of Crockett; daughter
Pauline Lundy and husband Johnny, of
Lovelady; sons Jeff Krenek Jr., Joe Krenek
and wife Gerri and Jimmy Krenek, all of
Crockett; grand-children Samantha Lundy Shaw
and husband John, of Austin, Nikie Lundy, of
Bryan, Angela Davidson and hus-band
Jeremiah, of Reno and Andrew Krenek, of
Crockett; great-granddaughter Melissa
Davidson, of Reno; broth-ers Paul Krenek, of
Crockett and Isidor Krenek, Jr., of
Lovelady; sisters Marguerite Cannon and
husband Joe, of Meridian and Barbara Shupak
and husband Larry, of Lovelady; numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by his parents Isidor and
Mary Krenek.
Rosary services were held Thursday, May 4,
at 7:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial
Chapel.
Funeral Services for Mr. Jeff C. Krenek were
held Friday, May 5, at 4:00 p.m. in the St.
Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church with
Father Jose George and Father Ranjan
officiating. Interment followed in the
Center Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the St. Francis of the Tejas
Catholic Building Fund, 609 North Fourth
Street, Crockett, TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Dorothy Knight

Mrs. Dorothy Lea Knight, age 74 of
Crockett, passed away Saturday, April 22,
2006 at her residence. Mrs. Knight was born
March 8, 1932 in Houston County and lived in
Houston County most of her lifetime. Mrs.
Knight was a member of the American Legion
and the Elks Lodge and also a member of the
Garden Oaks Baptist Church in Houston.
Survivors include her sons Roger Knight, of
Crockett and Michael Knight, of Price;
grandchildren Michael Ray Knight, Brandi
Knight and Heather Carroll;
great-granddaughter Allie Lynne Carroll;
brother Leslie Woodard, of Paris; numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Jackie
Knight; sisters Evelyn Starling, Myrtie
Walker and Jean Meadows; brother Cecil
Woodard; and parents Earl and Sallie
Woodard.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Dorothy Lea Knight
were held Monday, April 24, at 2:00 p.m. in
the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with
Pastor Mitchell White officiating. Interment
followed in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Tracy Jones

Ms. Tracy Jean Jones, age 35 of
Grapeland, passed away on February 18, 2006.
Ms. Jones fought a courageous battle with
Ovarian Cancer and encouraged further
research and awareness. Ms. Jones was a free
spirit who found good in everybody and never
met a stranger. Ms. Jones moved to Grapeland
from California in 1999.
Ms. Jones has worked at Curves for Women,
Brass Lantern and her last job at Smitty's
BBQ. Ms. Jones loved meeting new people and
serving her faithful customers and greeted
everyone with a smile on her face.
Ms. Jones enjoyed spending time with her
children, camping and fishing and enjoyed
watching movies with her family and friends
and going to concerts. Ms. Jones was a
member of the Harvest Church of Crockett
where she was beloved and will be missed.
Ms. Jones got her final wish to spend time
with her sons before she passed away.
Survivors include her mother Paula Gray and
her husband Mark; father Gary Jones and his
wife Tammy; devoted fiance Jerry Copeland;
sons Kyle, Kevin and his girlfriend Sarah
Prince and Kody Lowe; sister Lisa who will
cher-ish all of Tracy's antics as children;
nephews and nieces Chase, Haden, Caitlin and
Leanna Baker who will miss her dearly;
loving brother Ricky Holt; she finally got
the girl she always wanted in Keira Ann
Lowe; beloved niece of Kenny and Sharon
Knowles, Larry Hall, Gary Gaut and Jim and
Kathy Jones.
Preceded in death by her grandparents Robert
and Virginia Jones and James and Geneva
Robarts.
Pastor Dennis Ivy will lead a memorial
service and tree dedication for Ms. Tracy
Jean Jones Friday, March 10, at 6:00 p.m.
service will be held at Tracy's home FM 2423
in Grapeland. If any questions call Jerry
Copeland at 687-4943.

Mary Virginia Johnson

Mrs. Mary Virginia Luker Swift Johnson,
age 83 of Conroe, passed away Thursday,
April 20, 2006 in Park Manor in Conroe. Mrs.
Johnson was born July 16, 1922 in Ratcliff
and lived in Houston most of her lifetime
and had also lived in Lufkin for several
years before moving to Conroe. Mrs. Johnson
was retired having worked for the Bank of
Southwest in the record keeping department
and was a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist
Church.
Survivors include her daughters Linda
Whitworth and husband Bill, of Conroe and
Nancy Shipp and husband David, of Houston;
grandchildren Mark Whitworth and wife
Sharon, of Splendora and Laura Jordan and
husband Kenny, of Katy; great-grandchildren
Hannah Whitworth, of Splendora and Chance
and Cheyenne Jordan, of Katy; sisters
Albertine Orndorff and Ruth English, both of
Lufkin; sister-in-law Clossie Luker, of
Ratcliff; numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Preceded in death by her husbands Owen L.
Swift and Bert Johnson; son Jerry Swift;
sisters and brothers Vera Luker, Robert Earl
Luker, Joe Luker, Ann Cooper, Atmar Luker
and Morris Luker.
Funeral Services for Mary Virginia Luker
Swift Johnson were held Saturday, April 22,
at 2:00 p.m. in the Cal-laway-Allee Memorial
Chapel with the Rev. Jim Prosperie
officiating. Interment followed in the
Ratcliff Antioch Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Marian Johnson

Mrs. Marian Delores Johnson, age 76 of
Crockett, passed away Wednesday, December
28, 2005 in the East Texas Medical
Center-Crockett. Mrs. Johnson was born July
23, 1929 in Abbott and had lived in Crockett
for the past 13 years. Mrs. Johnson was a
housewife.
Survivors include her sons George W. Harrell
and wife Debbie, of Pearland, James T.
Harrell, of OH and John T. Harrell, of
Crockett; daughters Pat Willis and husband
Dan, of Crockett and Paula Lopez and husband
Ray, of Richwood; grandchildren Andy,
Amanda, Heather, Jenny, Barbara, Jessie,
Crystal, Ashley, Dorian Ray and Desirè;
great-grandchildren Kyle Ray, Kelsey,
George, Adairia and Cian; companion Burton
Vest, of Crockett; and numer-ous nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Conrad W.
Johnson; daughter Barbara E. Harrell; mother
Lillian Adams; step-father Thomas Adams; and
sister Dorothy Dickey.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Marian Delores
Johnson were held Friday, December 30, 2005
at 10:00 a.m. in the Cal-laway-Allee
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Hutto
officiating. Interment followed in the
Conner Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society,
212 Gene Samford Dr., Lufkin, TX. 75904.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

James Jefferies

Mr. James Richard "Jim" Jeffries, age 71
of Crockett, passed away Sunday, December
18, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Jeffries was
born April 11, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa and
had owned property in Houston County for 36
years and a full time resident of Crockett
since 1986. Mr. Jeffries was a veteran of
the U.S. Navy having served during the
Korean Conflict in 1951-1955 as a parachute
rigger 3rd class. Mr. Jeffries was a member
of the Piney Woods Fine Arts Association and
was also a member of the Civic Center
Auction Committee, and was a well known
artist and sculptor. Mr. Jeffries was a
member of the St. Francis of the Tejas
Catholic Church in Crockett.
Survivors include his daughter Dr. Laura
Jeffries and husband Dr. Jerry Street; sons
James Francis Jeffries and wife Gina and
John David Jeffries; grandsons Sean Cox and
wife Mary Katherine, Brian Cox, Patrick
Jeffries and James Jeffries; granddaughters
Ariana Jeffries, Jennifer Street, Amy Street
and Rebecca Street; great-grandson Owen Cox;
brother Benjamin E. Jeffries V and wife
Patricia Jeffries; sister Carolyn Jeffries;
sisters-in-law Irena and husband James,
Janina and Barbara; special friend Lael
Lewis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife Krystna
Jeffries; father Benjamin E. Jeffries;
mother Alta Jeffries; and brother Jack
Jeffries.
Memorial services for Mr. James Richard
"Jim" Jeffries will be held Thursday,
December 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Francis
of the Tejas Catholic Church with Father
Ranjan and Father Jose George officiating.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Mrs. Linda Beard Hunt, of Crockett,
passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at
East Texas Medical Center in Crockett. The
daughter of H.J. Beard and Annie Mae
Blackmon Beard was born on July 12, 1947
near Crockett. Mrs. Hunt lived in Houston
County most of her lifetime and lived in
Leon County for a time, and graduated from
Centerville High School.
Mrs. Hunt will be remembered as a very
caring and giving person. Mrs. Hunt served
two terms as District Clerk of Houston
County, and prior to that was employed by
Houston County Electric Cooperative and
Collins Tractor Company. In spite of health
problems which forced her retirement in
1993, she continued to lead an active life,
car-ing for her family and friends. A
born-again Christian, Mrs. Hunt was a member
of the South Loop Church of Christ and also
worshipped regularly with her family at
Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband Lonnie Hunt,
of Crockett; two daughters Carin Linda
Balusek and Bobby, of San Diego, Calif. and
Leslie Diane Hunt, of Crockett; one
granddaughter Alexis Cheyenne Balusek; three
sisters Annie Reynoso and husband Leo, of
Coldspring, Glenda Lou Mosely and husband
H.L., of Lake Livingston and Gail Grif-fin
and husband Dwight, of Crockett; one brother
H.J. Beard Jr. and wife Vicki, of Crockett;
mother-in-law Annis Hunt, of Crockett;
brothers-in-law Leon Hunt and wife Valerie,
of Crockett and Charles Hunt and wife Becky,
of Longview; nieces and nephews Jenny,
Kristi and Michael Mosely, Russell and Ryan
Griffin, Kimberly and Amanda Beard, Tony and
Rebecca Reynoso, Anthony and Marcus Hunt and
Elizabeth Murphy, Jeremy and Jason Hunt; a
host of other family members and friends;
and her special pet Oscar.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Linda Beard Hunt
were held Saturday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m.
at Central Baptist Church in Crockett with
Bro. Charles Hunt, Bro. John Goss and Bro.
Bill Jeter officiating. Interment followed
in the Evergreen Memorial Park in Crockett.
Pallbearers were Leeland Strban, Wallace
Koehl, Buddy Robinson, Bobby Bowlin, Bob
Davis, Frank Minton, Amos Warner and Rusty
Conner.
Honorary Pallbearers were Trey Rains,
Marshall Tabor, Tommy Mack Tabor, Bill
Blalock, Jonathan Godfrey, Bob Hutson and
Craig Reed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in
Mrs. Hunt's name to the Scholarship Fund at
Central Baptist Church, 100 N. Seventh
Street, Crockett, TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Bill Hooks

Mr. Bill Hooks, age 74 of Colmesneil,
passed away Sun-day, March 19, 2006 at
Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston. Mr.
Hooks was born July 1, 1931 to Norman and
Mabel Hollingsworth Hooks in Trinity County.
Mr. Hooks was a longtime resident of
Colmesneil and was employed with Allison
Chevrolet. Mr. Hooks was a U.S. Navy vet-eran
of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Nita
Haley Hooks, of Colmesneil; daughter and
son-in-law, Cathy and Mike Wheatley, of
Rayburn; brother, Farrel Hooks, of Crockett;
sisters Belle Hall, of Crockett and Betty
Bankston, of Lafayette, La.
Memorial services for Mr. Bill Hooks was
held Tuesday, March 21, at 2:00 p.m. at the
First Baptist Church in Colmesneil.
Memorials may be made to the MEDVAC Fisher
House, 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Hous-ton, TX.
77030, Attn: Volun-teer Office, In Memory of
Bill Hooks.
Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Woodville

Clinton Holt

Mr. Clinton Victor "Rusty" Holt, age 76
of Point Blank, formerly of Lovelady, passed
away Sunday, April 23, 2006 in the Memorial
Hospital in Lufkin. Mr. Holt was born March
26, 1930 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma and had
lived in Point Blank for the past three
years, previously living in Lovelady. Mr.
Holt was retired having worked as an
electrician and was a member of the Family
Faith Center in Huntsville.
Survivors include his wife Peggy Holt, of
Point Blank; step-son Kenith Dover and
Betty, of Point Blank; daugh-ters Sharon
Smith and husband Russell, of Los Angeles,
Calif., Karen Allbright and husband Dennis,
Ruth Wor-thington and husband Richard, all
of Galveston; seven grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; mother-in-law and
father-in-law Nora and Jimmy Middleton, of
Kingwood; brothers and sisters Orville
Eugene Holt and wife Jessie Belle, of Port
Lavaca, Robert Howard Holt and wife Ester,
of Houston, Kenneth Holt and wife Norma, of
La Mar-que, Gene Arnold Holt and Alpha Mae
Marsh and husband Warren, all of Pasadena;
numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Preceded in death by his parents Eugene
Victor and Edith Mae Holt.
Funeral Services for Mr. Clinton Victor
"Rusty" Holt were held Tuesday, April 25, at
1:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial
Chapel with the Rev. Gary Knight
officiating. Interment followed in the
Lovelady Antioch Ceme-tery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Michelle Holsey

Mrs. Michelle Holsey, age 36 of
Crockett, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2006
in Prien, Germany. Mrs. Holsey was born June
1, 1969 in Alvin and had lived all of her
lifetime in Crockett. Mrs. Holsey was a
member of the Cal-vary Baptist Church where
she served as children's Sunday school
teacher for many years and was also very in-volved
in the children's ministry. Mrs. Holsey had
worked as the office manager for Crockett
Sand and Gravel.
Survivors include her husband Lee Holsey, of
Crockett; children Hannah, Holly and Lee
Holsey, Jr., of Crockett; mother Mary Ann
Millican, of Crockett; father Wayne
Campbell, of Lufkin; brother Michael "Puff"
Campbell and wife Marla, of Lovelady; half
brothers Justin Campbell and Larry Campbell,
both of Palestine; step-brothers Melvin
Millican, of Crockett, Jimmy Millican, of
Houston and Gary Millican, of Granbury;
father-in-law and mother-in-law Barry and
Linda Holsey, of Crockett; sister-in-law
Tina Clarke and husband Jerry, of Lufkin;
brother-in-law Todd Nettles and wife
Barbara, of Ark.; and numerous nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Michelle Holsey
were held Monday, March 13, at 2:30 p.m. in
the Crockett Civic Cen-ter with the Rev.
Terry Gibson and the Rev. Robbie Caldwell
officiating.
In lieu of food or flowers, memorial
contributions may be made in Michelle's name
to the Castleberry Foundation, 5604 Willow
Crest Drive, Shreveport, LA. 71119.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Ella Hill

Mrs. Ella Mae Hill, age 99 of Houston,
passed away Friday, December 30, 2005 in the
Houston Northwest Medi-cal Center. Mrs. Hill
was born January 23, 2006 in Houston County
and had lived in Houston since 1971. Mrs.
Hill was a housewife and a member of the
Spring Forest Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son Fred Cleveland
Hill, of Houston; brother E.C. Troutman and
wife Cora, of Houston; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Fred C.
Hill; and parents Ed C. and Mary Jane
(Westbrook) Troutman.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ella Mae Hill were
held Monday, January 2, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with
the Rev. Terry Gibson officiating. Interment
followed in the Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Hill Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Oma Hendry

Mrs. Oma Marie Hendry, age 83 of
Kennard, passed away Monday, December 26,
2005 in the East Texas Medi-cal
Center-Crockett. Mrs. Hendry was born
January 12, 1922 in Houston County and had
lived in Kennard all of her lifetime. Mrs.
Hendry was a housewife and a member of the
Mt. Olive Church.
Survivors include her son Roger Hendry and
wife Rebecca, of Pennington; daughter Rose
Dailey and husband Mike, of Kennard;
grandchildren Sheila Westerfield, of
Pennington and Mickey Pyle, of Kennard;
great-grandchildren Jordan, Lauren, Garrett,
Carson and Caitlyn; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Tommy
Hendry in 1976.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Oma Marie Hendry
were held Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at
1:00 p.m. in the Cal-laway-Allee Memorial
Chapel with the Rev. Charles Butler
officiating. Interment followed in the Ivie
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Salvation Army or
American Cancer Society, 212 Gene Samford
Dr., Lufkin, TX. 75904.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Christine Henderson

Mrs. Christine Henderson, age 87 of
Crockett, passed away Wednesday, December
28, 2005 in the East Texas Medical
Center-Crockett. Mrs. Henderson was born
April 28, 1918 in Austonio and had lived
most of her adult life in Houston area until
moving from Galena Park to Crockett in 1998.
Mrs. Henderson had worked for the Houston
area until moving from Galena Park to
Crockett in 1998. Mrs. Henderson had worked
for the Houston Chronicle and had retired
from the Galena Park School Tax office where
she worked as a secretary and she was a
member of the Calvary Baptist Church in
Crockett.
Survivors include her sons Ron Henderson and
wife Betty, of Lubbock and Alan Henderson
and wife Pat, of Pal-estine; grandchildren
Randy Henderson and wife Amy, of Port
Aransas, Rick Henderson and wife Jana, of
Bryan and Dee Ann Burks and husband Jerry,
of Montgomery; great-grand-children Alyx and
A.J. Henderson, Jeffrey Allan Burks, Ginger
Burks and Matthew Henderson;
great-great-grandchild Hunter Burks; sister
Fannie Mae Swearingin and husband Elmer, of
Crockett; sister-in-law Evelyn Christian, of
Crockett; and numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Roy
Henderson; parents Wilse Christian and Ida
McDonald Christian; brothers F.E. Christian
and W.R. Chrsitian.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Christine
Henderson were held Saturday, December 31,
2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Brookside Funeral
Home Chapel in Houston with the Rev. Terry
Gibson. Interment followed in the Brookside
Me-morial Park Cemetery.
If you prefer: memorials may be made to the
Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, South
Eighth Street, Crock-ett, TX. 75835 or Texas
Baptist Home for Children, P.O. Box 309,
Waxahachie, TX. 75168.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Pat Haley

Mrs. Pat Elizabeth Creath Haley, age 92,
passed away Friday, December 30, 2005 at
Whitehall Nursing Home. Mrs. Haley was born
June 6, 1913 in the Creath Community of
Houston County to Moffen Baskin and Mary
Maude Steed Creath. After completing high
school at Belott, she studied to become a
hairdresser and successfully passed the
State Exam. Mrs. Haley worked in Crockett
until she married Paul Francis Haley, a
soldier from Penn-sylvania. After Paul's
service time, they moved to Hunker, Pa.,
where they lived until Paul retired and they
moved to Houston County. Mrs. Haley was a
member of the First Presbyterian Church of
Crockett, where she was an Elder and Clerk
of Session.
Survivors include her sister Jeanette Creath
Crell, of Crockett; sister-in-law Lucille
Duvall Creath, of Ft. Worth; and several
nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Paul Haley
in 1986.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Pat Elizabeth
Creath Haley were held Monday, January 2,
2006 at Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with
the Rev. Blake Brinegar and the Rev. Jim Tom
Ainsworth presiding. Interment followed in
the Cedar Point Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Pat's name to the
First Presbyterian Church, 715 E. Goliad,
Crockett, TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Weldon Griffin

Mr. Weldon Griffin, age 76 of Crockett,
previously of Deer Park, passed away
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at his residence
in Crockett. Mr. Griffin was born October
24, 1929 in Timpson and lived most of his
lifetime in Deer Park and the last 18 years
in Crockett. Mr. Griffin played football in
High School and was a veteran of the U.S.
Army having served during the Korean Era and
was also on the Army Football Team. Mr.
Griffin was past presi-dent of the Colt
League Baseball in Deer Park. Mr. Griffin
was also a member and deacon of the St.
Hyacinth Catholic Church in Deer Park and
was an avid fisherman and dominoes.
Survivors include his wife Naomi Griffin, of
Crockett; four children Natalie Griffin,
Patricia Meredith and hus-band John, all of
Bandera, Valerie Ketchum and husband
Michael, of St. Louis and Angela Boatner and
husband Darryl, of Austin; two step-children
Joanne Vargas, of Magnolia and Joel LaGrone,
of Dayton; 12 grandchildren; numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Weldon
Griffin were held Saturday, April 29, at
11:00 a.m. in the Evergreen Memorial Park
with Father Jose George officiating.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Allie Gonzales

Mrs. Allie Alberta Warren Gonzalez, age
76 of Trinity, passed away February 16, 2006
in the East Texas Medi-cal Center in
Trinity. Mrs. Gonzalez was born May 15, 1929
in Houston County and had lived in Trinity
for the past 15 years, previously living in
the Plain Community. Mrs. Gonzalez was a
housewife.
Survivors include her sons Preston Warren
and wife Helen, of Trinity and Jackie Lee
Powell, Jr. and wife Melissa, of Austin;
grandchildren Angelia Finley and husband
Anthony, of Missouri City and Jackie Lee
Powell, III, of Austin; great-grandchildren
Taylor, Ryan and Dylan; brother Cecil
Warren, of Henderson; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her parents Johnnie Lee
"Ted" Warren and Jewel (Minter) Warren;
husbands Jack Powell and Mack Gonzalez;
grandson William Warren; and sisters Betty
Frizzell and Fay Conner.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Allie
Alberta Warren Gonzalez were held Saturday,
February 18, at 2:00 p.m. in the Conner
Cemetery with the Rev. Ottis Byers
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Conner Cemetery
Association.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Lucille Gilmore

Mrs. Lucille Gilmore, age 85 of Lufkin,
formerly of Trinity County, passed away
Wednesday, April 5, 2006 in a Lufkin
Hospital. Mrs. Gilmore was born September 4,
1920, in Trinity County to Sleeta (Andrews)
and Marion Stepleton. Mrs. Gilmore was a
homemaker and a wonderful wife, mother,
grandmother and sister, and her greatest
love was her family. Mrs. Gilmore was an
avid gardener and was a member of Mt. Carmel
Baptist Church. Mrs. Gilmore was formerly a
resident of Trinity County, she had resided
in Lufkin for the past 16 years.
Survivors include her son James Ray Gilmore,
of Trinity; daughters and sons-in-law LaJean
and Fred Fredrick-sen, of The Woodlands,
Patricia and Sherman Casper, of Huntington,
JoNell and Roy Smith, of Huntsville and Judy
and Micho Hales, of Lufkin; brother Frank
Stepleton, of Missouri; sisters Bitsy
Craven, of Crockett, Estelle Williams, of
Wills Point, Marguerite Savant, of Lake
Charles, and Mildred Ashworth and husband
A.J., of Sara-toga; 13 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Rayford
Buck Gilmore in 1995; and son Joe Edd
Gilmore in 1999.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Lucille Gilmore
were held Saturday, April 8, at 2:00 p.m. in
the First Baptist Church in Pennington with
the Reverend Thomas Dobbs and the Reverend
Clay Harris officiating. Interment followed
in the Pennington Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Darrell Gilmore, Keith
Gilmore, Renay Gilmore, Standley Read, Ray
Turner, Dwayne Turner, Greg Hales and Scott
Gilmore.
Memorials may be made to the Pennington
Volunteer Fire Department, the First Baptist
Church of Pennington or a charity of your
choice.
Gipson-Metcalf Funeral
Directors

Robert Garwood

Mr. Robert Garwood, age 81, departed his
earthly life on Monday, March 6, 2006. Mr.
Garwood was a veteran of WWII and a resident
of Crockett since 1986. Mr. Garwood's
happiest times were the 54 years he was
married to Bea, and his other joys in life
were his family and his church. Mr.
Garwood's humor, quick wit and loving
example will be truly missed. Mr. Garwood
was a wonderful dad and a devoted grandpa.
We are all lucky to have known such a good
and caring man.
Survivors include his loving daughter Jill
Bennefeld and husband Freddie;
grandchildren, Kelly Bennefeld, Jamie
Bennefeld, Jordan Bennefeld, Wayne Bennefeld,
Stephanie Gomez and husband Juan; very
special great-granddaughters, Avery and
Addyson Bennefeld; sister Betty McGinty, of
Tonawanda, New York; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Preceded in death by his loving wife Bea
Garwood in 2000; and his daughter Mikki
Greenleaf in 1996.
A rosary was held Wednesday, March 8, at
7:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial
Chapel.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday,
March 9, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis of the
Tejas Church with Father George officiating.
Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial
Park.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

James Garner

Mr. James Gregory "Greg" Garner, left
this world on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 for
a better one after battling a lengthy
illness. Mr. Garner was born June 28, 1962
in Austin. Mr. Garner had a wonderful sense
of humor, which he maintained throughout his
illness. Mr. Garner loved his family, the
outdoors, music, football, playing his
guitar and reading the Bible and took
special pride and delight in his daughter
Siobhan. Besides using his God-given gifts
to work in commercial art, he also worked in
sales and as a chef during his life.
Survivors include his one daughter Siobhan
Stolz, of Woodbridge, Va.; parents Betty
Ellis-Brown and Bill Brown, of Powderly and
James Beall and De Lois Garner, of Denton;
one sister and brother-in-law Jane Garner
Hale and Jeff Hale, of Denton; numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceded in death by his grandparents Jack
and Virginia Garner and Raymond and Eugenia
Ellis, of Crockett.
A Memorial Service for Mr. James Gregory
"Greg" Garner was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday,
May 5, 2006 in the Callaway-Allee Memorial
Chapel in Crockett. There was a private
burial at Evergreen Memorial Park in
Crockett.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Macie Gagnon

Mrs. Macie C. Gagnon, age 92 of
Crockett, passed away Friday, December 23,
2005 in the East Texas Medical
Center-Crockett. Mrs. Gagnon was born
October 27, 1913 in Ashburn, Georgia and had
lived in Crockett for the past 14 years.
Mrs. Gagnon was a housewife and a member of
the Lake Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son H.D. "Slim" Evans
and wife Sue, of Houston County Lake;
grandchildren Debbie Stewart and husband
Ray, of Quitman, Tammy Harden, of
Donaldsonville, Ga., Rhonda Eernissee, of
Crockett, Randy Eernissee, of Gilmer, Van
Eernissee, of Crockett and Missy Coyle and
husband Billy, of Gilmer; 25
great-grandchildren; 26
great-great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives in
Florida and Geor-gia.
Preceded in death by her first husband
Horace Roy Evans and second husband Joe
Gagnon.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Macie C. Gagnon
were held Monday, December 26, 2005 at 11:00
a.m. in the Calla-way-Allee memorial Chapel
with the Rev. Mark Mobley officiating.
Interment followed in the Denson Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society,
212 Gene Samford Dr., Lufkin, TX. 75904.

Reba Gadberry

Mrs. Reba English Gadberry, age 90 of
Crockett, passed away Tuesday, March 21,
2006 in the Whitehall Nurs-ing Center in
Crockett. Mrs. Gadberry was born January 25,
1916 in Kennard to George A. and Myrtie
Dominy English. Mrs. Gadberry was a graduate
of Douglass High School in Nacogdoches
County and had lived in Crockett for the
past 25 years. Mrs. Gadberry was a past
member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Order of
the Eastern Star. Mrs. Gadberry had been
employed by North American Aircraft in
Dallas and had retired from J.C. Penney's
and was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her brothers and
sisters-in-law Homer L. English, of
Crockett, Charles E. and Dorothy English, of
Nacogdoches and Cecil R. and Carol English,
of Dallas; nieces Jayne Hillhouse and
husband Neal, April English and Donna Finley
and husband Bobby; nephews Micheal English,
Dr. Charles K. English and wife Debbie and
Dr. Kenneth A. English and wife Lauren;
step-grandsons Jerry Gadberry and wife Lucy
and Ed Gadbury; and numerous great-nieces
and great-nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Jimmy
Gadberry; parents George A. and Myrtie J. (Dominy)
English; sister Ruth English; brother George
H. English; sister-in-law Louise English;
nephew Karl Hillhouse; step-son Wayne
Gadberry; and step-daughter Wonnie Gadberry.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Reba English
Gadberry were held Thursday, March 23, at
2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial
Chapel with the Rev. Terry Gibson
officiating. Interment followed in the Jim
English Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation,
1100 West 49th Street Room #G408, Austin,
TX. 78756.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Jack English

Mr. Jack A. English, age 69 of
Hagerville, passed away Wednesday, March 8,
2006 in the East Texas Medical
Center-Crockett. Mr. English was born
February 6, 1937 in Currietown and had lived
in Houston County all of his lifetime. Mr.
English was a veteran of the U.S. Army
having served during the Korean Conflict Era
and had also served in the Texas National
Guard for several years. Mr. English was
retired and had worked as a logger and was a
member of the Ratcliff Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Jean English, of
Hagerville; children Bubba English and wife
Elsie, of Hagerville, Pete English and wife
Tiffany, of Porter Springs and Cherry
English, of Hagerville; grandchildren
Felicia, David, Raven, Kayla, Chance, Chase,
Dan, Doyle, Tim and Billy; sister-in-law
Janice English, of Crockett; mother-in-law
Mary Fowler, of Ratcliff; sisters-in-law
Beth Guynes, of Kennard, Ann Weeks and
husband Glenn and Carolyn Weeks and husband
John, all of Conroe and Sharon Fleming and
husband Jack, of Crockett; brother-in-law
Charles Fowler, of Ratcliff; and numerous
nieces, nephews, other relatives and
cousins.
Preceded in death by his parents David
English in 1990 and Verba English in 2006;
brother Clinton in 1993; and father-in-law
Arlon Fowler in 2003.
Funeral Services for Mr. Jack A. English
were held Saturday, March 11, at 10:00 a.m.
in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with
the Rev. Ken Wooley officiating. Interment
followed in the Ivie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society,
212 Gene Samford Dr., Lufkin, TX. 75904.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Mrs. Faye Ellen Dykes, age 77 of
Crockett, passed away Tuesday, March 21,
2006 in the East Texas Medical
Center-Crockett. Mrs. Dykes was born
September 12, 1928 in Florence and had lived
in Crockett for the past 16 years. Mrs.
Dykes was retired having worked as an office
manager for Clear Creek Drainage District
and was a member of the First United
Methodist Church in Crockett.
Survivors include her husband W.E. Ed Dykes,
of Crockett; children Tess Sutton, of
Tacoma, Wash. and Leslie Ann Bradley and
husband Jim, of Tenaha; grandchildren Wes
Bradley and wife Victoria, of Albuquerque,
NM., Ron Bradley and Katie Bradley, both of
Tenaha; nephews and nieces Mike Snow and
wife Clara, of Houston, Becky Talka, of San
Antonio, William Dale Dykes and wife Lesa,
of Grapeland, Connie Pace and husband Rusty
and George Taylor, all of San Antonio, Terry
Robinson, of Elgin, Patricia Robinson and
Judy Tschoerner, both of Jarrell; and
numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and
other relatives.
Preceded in death by her parents George S.
and Dora (Lackey) Snow; four brothers; and
one sister.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Faye Ellen Dykes
were held Saturday, March 25, at 3:30 p.m.
in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with
Dr. Jerry House officiating. Interment
followed in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Lothrop Masonic Lodge #21
AF & AM P.O. Box 955, Crockett, TX. 75835 or
First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 984,
Crockett, TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Jasper Driskell

Mr. Jasper Driskell, age 95 of Crockett,
passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday
evening, April 25, 2006. Mr. Driskell was
born May 2, 1910 in Lovelady and had lived
in Houston County all of his lifetime.
Mr. Driskell graduated from Lovelady High
School and attended business school. Mr.
Driskell was a member of the Lovelady
Masonic Lodge #539 for 65+years serving as
past worshipful master, secretary and
treasurer for a number of years, and he held
every office they had.
Mr. Driskell was a trustee of Crockett ISD
and served as president, a member of the
Lion's Club, and the Davy Crockett Lodge
#193 Knights of the Phythians, and
commandery #91 Knights Templar for 50+years.
Mr. Driskell was also a member of the First
Christian Church in Crockett where he served
as deacon, Ameritus, and trustee of the
Church.
Mr. Driskell was retired having been owner
and operator of Driskell Farm Service for 42
years from 1939-1981. Mr. Driskell was a
loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and friend.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years and
11 months, Verna Arnold Driskell, of
Crockett; three children John A. Driskell
and wife Karla, of Houston, Linda Butler and
husband Jim, of Dickinson and Tommy Driskell
and wife Jeanie, of Crockett; 10
grandchildren Johnny Driskell, Jr., Sarita
Driskell, Angela Driskell, Eric Driskell,
Ashlee Driskell, Thomas "Tom" Butler,
Helenanne Tritico, Tommy Driskell Jr., Jim
Driskell and Will Driskell; 14
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents Jack and
Nannie Driskell; brothers and sisters
Pearlena Brown, Laura King, Chester Driskell
and Joe Driskell.
Funeral Services for Mr. Jasper Driskell
were held Friday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m. in
the First Christian Church in Crockett with
the Rev. Shane Mize and the Rev. Phillip
Chacko officiating. Interment followed in
the Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the First Christian Church,
200 Gordon Drive, Crockett, TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Billie Dominy

Mrs. Billie Ruth Dominy, age 75 of
Kennard, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006
in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett.
Mrs. Dominy was born August 9, 1930 in
Austonio and had lived in Kennard most of
her life-time. Mrs. Dominy was retired and
had worked as a phone solicitor and was a
member of the Mt. Olive Church.
Survivors include her step-children Clay C.
Dominy, Jr., of Humble, Mary Boyd, of
Magnolia, Helen Dominy, of South Houston,
Henry Dominy and wife Barbara, of Humble and
Tommy Dean Dominy, of Huffman;
step-grandchildren Bobbie Jo Boyd, Misty
Boyd, Sara Nicole Dominy, Samantha Rae
Dominy, Teresa Jean Dominy and Crystal Boyd;
four step-great-grandchildren; numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Clay C.
Dominy.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Billie Ruth Dominy
were held Tuesday, April 4, at 2:00 p.m. in
the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the
Rev. Larry Bruce officiating. Interment
followed in the Pennington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Mt. Olive Church Building
Fund.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Virginia Cutler

Mrs. Virginia Faye Cutler, age 81 of
Grapeland, passed away March 16, 2006 at her
residence. Mrs. Cutler was born April 19,
1924 in Liberty Hill Community to Jesse
Robert and Alva Retta Holcomb Moore. Mrs.
Cutler was a homemaker and was a member of
the First United Methodist Church in
Grapeland.
Survivors include her husband T.P. Cutler,
of Liberty Hill Community; daughters Tommie
Faye Thompson, of Friday Community, Beverly
Diane Cutler, of Pasadena; son Kevin Cutler
and wife Susan, of Deer Park; grandchil-dren
Jolee Diane Vondra and husband Joe, Billy
Joe Thompson and wife Kimberly and Savannah
Michelle Cutler; great-grandchildren Karson
Jalee Money, Trenton Rhet Thompson, John
Reed Thompson and James Coleman Thompson.
Preceded in death by her parents Jesse
Robert and Alva Retta Holcomb Moore; sisters
Laura Terry, Ollie Hogan and Mary Alice
Gale; brothers J.B. Moore, Howard Moore,
Cecil Moore and Arnold Moore; and son-in-law
Tommy Joe Thompson.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Virginia Faye
Cutler were held Sunday, March 19, at 2:00
p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in
Grapeland with the Rev. Rick Dobbins and Dr.
Jack Shoultz officiating. Interment followed
in the Augusta Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Keith Bishop, Jim Higgins,
Robert Moore, Elbert Shanks, Charles Smith
and Steven Yencer.
Bailey & Foster Funeral Home

Jennie Cox

Mrs. Jennie Cox, age 90 of Crockett,
passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006 after a
brief illness at East Texas Medical Center.
Mrs. Cox was born Jennie Williamson on
October 21, 1915. Mrs. Cox grew up in
Kaufman with 15 siblings, several which were
twins. Mrs. Cox married Arnold Cox and lived
in Pasadena, before moving to Crockett in
the early 1970s. Mrs. Cox loved food and
cooking as much as she loved blue grass
music, and her kind heart and tenacity were
an anchor for family and friends. Mrs. Cox
never met a stranger. Mrs. Cox will be
missed greatly.
Survivors include her daughter and
son-in-law Dot and Don Hendrix, of Florida;
daughter-in-law Peggy Cox, of Crockett; six
grandchildren Kenneth, Stephen, Dennis,
Phillip, Casey and Patton; several
great-grandchildren; and a large extended
"family."
Preceded in death by her husband Arnold Cox;
and son Kenneth Cox.

Lorraine Cosson

Mrs. Lorraine Stowe Cosson, age 87,
passed away Friday, April 14, 2006. Mrs.
Cosson was born May 4, 1919 in Jones School
House to Elsie and Luther Stowe.
Survivors include her daughter Camilla
Eckenrod and husband Mike; son Mitchell
Cosson and wife Jan; six grandchildren
Billy, Pamela, Angela, Kenneth, Michael and
Melanie; great-grandchildren Zach, Matthew,
Jeremiah, Abigail, Hope and Andrew; numerous
nieces, nephews and other loving family and
friends.
Preceded in death by her husband Vernon
Cosson; parents Elsie and Luther Stowe;
brothers and sisters Earl Stowe, Jennifer,
D.L. Stowe, Corine Whitehead, Johnny Stowe,
Hardy Stowe, Georgia Womack and Woodrow
Stowe.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Lorraine Stowe
Cosson were held Monday, April 17, at 11:00
a.m. at SouthPark Fu-neral Home in Pearland
with the Rev. Larry Womack and the Rev.
Michael Sims. Interment followed in the
SouthPark Cemetery in Pearland.
Pallbearers were Jose Mendez, Duane Webb,
Thomas Eckenrod, Mike Rozelle, Brian Webb
and Matt Eckenrod.
SouthPark Funeral Home

Paul Copeland

Mr. Paul Copeland, age 75 of Crockett,
passed away Thursday, April 6, 2006 at his
residence. Mr. Copeland was born May 25,
1930 in Rusk and had been living in Crockett
for the past 30 years. Mr. Copeland was a
veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served
during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Copeland was
a member of the Masonic Lodge and was also a
member of the First Presbyterian Church in
Rusk. Mr. Copeland was retired and had
worked as a logging contractor.
Survivors include his wife Delores Copeland,
of Crockett; daughters Paula Loftin and
husband Ricky and Cathy Jordan and husband
Preacher, all of Crockett; grandchildren
Jason Loftin and wife Christina, of
Huntsville and Justin Lovell, of Weches;
sister Joann Sessions and husband Jimmy, of
Woodville, Miss.; numerous nieces, neph-ews
and other relatives.
Preceded in death by his parents Egbert and
Ellen Copeland.
Funeral Services for Mr. Paul Copeland were
held Saturday, April 8, at 11:00 a.m. in the
Callaway-Allee Me-morial Chapel with the
Rev. Mike Loftin officiating. Interment
followed in the Cedar Hill Cemetery near
Rusk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society,
212 Gene Samford, Lufkin, TX. or charity of
choice.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Billy Clark

Mr. Billy V. Clark, age 70 of Houston
County Lake, passed away Friday, February
17, 2006 in the East Texas Medical
Center-Crockett. Mr. Clark was born August
6, 1935 in Lovelady and was a native of
Houston County. Mr. Clark had worked for the
Houston County Courier since 1985 as their
advertising manager and was a member of the
Good Shepherd Fellowship Church.
Survivors include his wife Barbara Clark, of
Houston County Lake; daughters Leona Smith,
of Houston County Lake and Charlotte Crager,
of Dallas; grandchildren Kenna Elise
Buckner, Crystal Crager Kessler and Samantha
Crager; brother John Hardison Clark and wife
Carol, of Glendale, AZ; special brothers
Martin Clark and wife Gra-cie, of
Nacogdoches and Bennie Frank Clark and wife
Frances, of Houston; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Funeral Services for Mr. Billy V. Clark were
held Monday, February 20, at 10:00 a.m. in
the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the
Rev. Attis Byers officiating. Interment
followed in the Lovelady Antioch Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Mildred Bruton

Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Caroline Poston
Bruton, age 86, passed from this world on
Sunday, January 8, 2006. Mrs. Bruton was
born August 13, 1919 in Groveton to Woody
Henderson Poston and Caroline Julia Hutto
Poston. Mrs. Bruton grew up in Groveton and
graduated from Groveton High School. In
September 1941 she married Will T. Bruton
and except for a short time during WWII,
spent the rest of her life as a resident of
Lovelady. Mrs. Bruton was a loving wife and
mother, and a friend top many as well as an
active civic member of the community. Mrs.
Bruton was a life long member of the First
United Methodist Church of Lovelady and the
Weldon Eastern Star where she held many
positions including Worthy Matron. Mrs.
Bruton served on the Lovelady Evergreen
Cemetery Committee for many years, and was
on the board of directors of the Lovelady
State Bank for 30 years.
Survivors include her son W.T. "Butch"
Bruton, III, of Lovelady; daughters Mary Ann
Schaubhut and Becky Reineman and husband
Richard, all of Lovelady; granddaughter
Lauren Schaubhut, of Lovelady; step-grandson
Jer-emy Reineman and wife Jessica, of San
Jose, Calif.; nephew W.M. Paul "Bo" Faver
and wife Gloria, of Ft. Worth; niece Cheryl
Smith, of Austin; nephew Dr. Terry Richard
and Dr. Jerry Richard, of North Little Rock,
Ark.; great-nephew Lloyd Faver and wife
Angie, of Ft. Worth; great-niece Kristin
Thomson and husband Don, of San Antonio; and
many great-great-nieces and
great-great-nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Will Bruton;
son Woody Phil Bruton; sister Bessie Faver;
and her nephew Ben Smith.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth
Caroline Poston Bruton were held Thursday,
January 12, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the First
United Methodist Church in Lovelady with the
Rev. John Montgomery officiating. Interment
followed at the Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
the Lovelady Methodist Church or the JoAnn
Starns Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 87,
Lovelady, TX. 75851; the Lovelady Evergreen
Cemetery, P.O. Box 83, Lovelady, TX. 75851
or the Eastern Star, Weldon Chapter 969,
P.O. 31, Lovelady, TX. 75851.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Kimberly Boothe

Mrs. Kimberly Kay Leediker Boothe, age
36 of Texarkana, passed away Sunday,
February 19, 2006 in Northeast Texas. Mrs.
Boothe and her husband Bill Boothe, were
killed in a tragic highway accident. Mrs.
Boothe was born December 6, 1969 in Bryan
and had lived in Houston County most of her
lifetime.
Mrs. Boothe had earned her Masters degree at
Stephen F. Austin University with a 4.0
grade point average and graduated from Sam
Houston State University, Magna Cum Laude,
and was a 1988 graduate of Latexo High
School where she was a member of the State
Volleyball team. At Sam Houston State she
was a member of the Honor So-ciety, and she
held administrative and classroom
certificates.
Mrs. Boothe had a profound effect on her
peers and students, as she was formerly an
administrator, a classroom teacher, and
girl's volleyball coach in the Crockett
Independent School District, where her teams
held winning re-cords over the four years
including district and area honors. At the
time of her death, she was an assistant
principal at Texas High School of the
Texarkana Independent School District where
she loved the students, staff and
admini-stration. Mrs. Boothe was loved and
respected by her family, friends, peers and
students.
Survivors include her sons Jacob Cody Young
and Ryan Mayes Young, of Crockett;
step-children W. Christo-pher Boothe, Ashley
Boothe and Austin Boothe, of Grapeland;
proud parents Kay Leaverton and Chester Dale
Leediker, of Crockett; loving brothers James
Lucas and wife Stacy, Dale Leediker and
fiance Brandy Dotson and Kenny Leediker, all
of Crockett; loving sister Kristi Leediker
Dunbar and husband Josh, of Texarkana; and
numer-ous other beloved relatives, including
nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Kimberly Kay
Leediker Boothe were held Thursday, February
23, at 10:30 a.m. in the Crockett Civic
Center with Dr. Jerry House officiating.
Interment followed in the Bynum Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to a Scholarship Fund, in Honor
of Kim Leediker Boothe, C/O First National
Bank, P.O. Box 172, Crockett, TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Jack Bohannon

Mr. Jack Bohannon, age 67 of Houston,
passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at his
residence. Mr. Bohannon was born June 24,
1938 in Rusk and had lived in Houston since
1964. Mr. Bohannon received a Bachelor's
degree in Astronomy from L.S.U. and a
Master's Degree in Physics from the
University of Houston. Mr. Bohannon was a
veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Bohannon
was a pilot instructor and had retired from
NASA having worked as an Aerospace Engineer
and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife Jean Bohannon, of
Houston; daughter Jeanette Hickman and
husband Mike, of Mont-gomery, La.; sons Jay
Alan Bohannon and wife Juana, of Alvin and
John Neil Bohannon and wife Liz, of
LaMar-que; grandchildren Melissa White, of
Marksville, La. and Toby Joseph Hickman, of
Montgomery, La.; step-grandchild Arnaldo
Paredes, of Houston; uncle Nathan Mizell, of
Carthage, Miss.
Preceded in death by his parents Bill and
Annie (Love) Bohannon.
Funeral Services for Mr. Jack Bohannon were
held Saturday, March 25, at 1:00 p.m. in the
Callaway-Allee Me-morial Chapel with the
Rev. Darren Shelton and the Rev. Roy Lee
Bobbitt officiating. Interment followed in
the Evergreen Memorial Park.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Linda Birdwell

Mrs. Linda Land Birdwell, age 61 of
Pennington, went to be with her Lord and
Savior, Sunday, morning, Febru-ary 19, 2006
at her residence. Mrs. Birdwell was born
October 12, 1944 in Freeport and had lived
in Houston County for the past 10 years.
Mrs. Birdwell had worked as a secretary for
a Roofing Company and was a member of the
Church of God in Crockett.
Survivors include her sons Jason Birdwell,
of Cuero and Brett Allen Birdwell, of
Conroe; granddaughters Brooke, Brianna,
McKenzie and Haley Birdwell; brothers Harold
Land and wife Shirley, Wayne Land and Dale
Land and wife Joyce, all of Crockett,
William Land and wife Patty, of Porter
Springs, Charles Land, of Conroe, Tommy
Land, of Pennington and Michael Land and
wife Marsha, of Crockett; sisters Rhoma
Helon Land Krischke and husband Harvey, of
Port St. Lucie, FL. and Carolyn Land Minter
and husband Randy, of Huntsville; and
numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Preceded in death by her parents Marvin P.
and Frances (Thomas) Land; and sister Janice
Land.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Linda Land
Birdwell were held Wednesday, February 22,
at 2:00 p.m. in the Church of God in
Crockett with the Rev. Robert Cannon and the
Rev. Lonnie Vallance officiating. Interment
followed in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Johnnie Beasley

Funeral services for Ms. Johnnie Mae
Beasley, age 52, were held Saturday, April
29, 2006, 2 pm, Bethel Baptist Church, North
6th St., Crock-ett, Rev. Earl Harris, pastor
and Rev. Harry Fred Scott, officiating.
Eternal resting place was in Mt. Zion
Ceme-tery, Grapeland.
Johnnie Mae Beasley was born March 4, 1954
in Mil-ford, Texas to Lewis and Leora
Beasley. She attended the Electra Public
Schools. At an early age she moved to
Crockett and lived here until her demise on
April 24, 2006. She had worked at Crockett
Care Center for several years.
Survivors are 3 children: Patricia Beasley
of Palestine, Wanda Beasley of Crockett,
Christopher Beasley of Jack-sonville,
mother; Leora Beasley of Crockett, 3 broth-ers;
Travis Beasley, Robert Beasley (JoAnn) of
Crockett, Willie Beasley of Wichita Falls, 3
sisters; Ruby Foster of Wichita Falls, Opal
Beasley of Temple, Shirley Waggoner (Paul
Jr.) of Electra, 13 grand-children, 1 great
grandson, numerous nephews, nieces,
relatives and friends. She was preceded in
death by her fa-ther, husband, Rayford Ross,
5 brothers; Tracy, Thomas, Ronny, Kerry, and
Michael Beasley, a sister; Corene B.
Sherrod, a daughter; Francis Beasley.
McClain-Clebourn Funeral Service

Patsy Aulbach

Mrs. Patsy Ann Burton Bates Aulbach, age
80 of Crockett, formerly of Huntsville, went
to be with Jesus on Fri-day, February 17,
2006. Mrs. Aulbach was born November 25,
1925 in Lone Pine and had been living in
Crockett, previously she had lived in
Huntsville where she was a resident of the
Carriage Inn for three years. Mrs. Aulbach
had worked as a supervisor for Woolworth and
was of the Lutheran Faith.
Survivors include her nephews Bob Bitner and
wife Carol, of Round Rock, William Thompson
and wife Pat, of Georgetown; nieces Dorthy
Bitner Trammell, and Frances Bitner Thomas
and husband Joel, both of Grapeland, Linda
Bitner McLean and husband Roger, of
Campbell, Calif., Wanda Bitner, of
Pflugerville and Doris Hughes, of Houston;
13 great-nephews; eight great-great-nephews;
one great-great-great-nephew; five
great-nieces; eight great-great-nieces;
sister-in-law Mrs. Albert (Nancy) Burton, of
Houston.
Preceded in death by her parents Hutchell
and Birdie Burton; husbands Gibert Bates and
George Aulbach; four brothers; two sisters;
and two nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Patsy Ann Burton
Bates Aulbach were held Sunday, February 19,
at 1:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial
Chapel with the Rev. William Thompson
officiating. Interment followed in the
Center Hill Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Bill Allen

Mr. Bill Allen, age 49 of Houston County
Lake, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2006 at
his residence. Mr. Al-len was born June 12,
1956 in Madison, Tennessee and had been
living at the Houston County Lake. Mr. Allen
had served in the U.S. Coast Guard during
peacetime. Mr. Allen had worked as an
aircraft mechanic.
Survivors include his sons William David
Allen and Jimmy Allen, both of San Antonio;
mother Sarah Cherry, of Houston County Lake;
sister Susan Lynette Dowden, of Houston
County Lake; brothers Richard Gordon Allen
and wife Eileen, of College Station and
Dwayne Hugh Allen and wife Jamie, of Houston
County Lake; nieces Sarah Ann Allen,
Destinie B. Dowden, Jessica Lyon and
Jennifer Bacon; nephews T.J. Ypma and wife
Crystal, Jeremy Lyon, Jason Lyon and Zachary
Allen; great-niece Audry Ypma; great-nephew
Jonathon Ypma; and numerous aunts, uncles
and other relatives.
Preceded in death by his father Lee Gordon
Allen.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Bill
Allen were held Monday, March 6, at 2:00
p.m. in the Leech Cemetery in Charlotte,
Tennessee.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Glen Alford

Mr. Glen Robert Alford, age 85 of
Crockett, passed away Tuesday, January 10,
2006 in the Mya Nursing Home in Palestine.
Mr. Alford was born May 27, 1920 in Creek to
Guy and Tina Mae Alford and was a resident
of Hous-ton County for most of his life. Mr.
Alford enlisted in the U.S. Navy immediately
following the attack of Pearl Har-bor and
spent over two years in the South Pacific as
a radioman on a destroyer. Mr. Alford's ship
participated in several battles including
Guadalcanal and the Midway Islands and he
was discharged on October 3, 1945 as a Third
Class Petty Officer. Mr. Alford was retired
and had worked as a truck driver and was a
member of the Austonio Baptist Church.
Survivors include his sister Mamie Dean, of
Pasadena; brother Donald Alford, of Poway,
Calif.; seven nieces; six nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Alford;
parents Guy Alford and Tina Mae Barbee
Alford; brother Guy Al-ford; and sisters
Irma Douglass and Ella Mae Smith.
Funeral Services for Mr. Glen Robert Alford
were held Thursday, January 12, 2006 at
10:00 a.m. in the Austonio Baptist Church
with the Rev. Ottis Byers officiating.
Interment followed in the Creek Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Jesse
Johnson
Services for Jesse Lee Johnson, 80, of Killeen will
be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Christian House of
Prayer in Copperas Cove with the Rev. Nathaniel
Holcomb officiating.

Burial will follow at the Central Texas State
Veterans Cemetery.

Johnson died Jan. 1, 2006, at a Killeen nursing
facility.

He was born April 13, 1925, in
Crockett to the late Charlie and Arlene Johnson.
He was raised in
Crockett and Fort Worth.

Johnson served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air
Force, receiving an honorable discharge from both.

He was the recipient of the European African Middle
Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze service star;
Sharpshooter Badge with carbine bar; World War II
Victory Medal; and Good Conduct Medal.

Johnson worked in construction as a carpenter and in
highway construction and building construction for
more than 32 years before retiring. He drove buses
for the city of San Francisco, Calif. He was also a
tailor and shoe repairman.

He married Janice M. Johnson on May 2, 1972, in Bell
County.

He was a member of the Christian House of Prayer,
where he was a licensed minister, Sunday school
president and superintendent. He was the past
associate pastor of Faith Tabernacle Church of
Deliverance of Lufkin. He was a member of the
community for five years.

Survivors include his wife of Killeen; two
daughters, Jessica Johnson-West of Menlopark,
Calif., and Victoria Vicky L. Wallar of Palo Alto,
Calif.; one brother, Culbertson C.B. Johnson of
Killeen; nine grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.

Johnson was also preceded in death by one sister,
Melodie Ann Johnson on July 19, 1991.

The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m.
today at the church.

Chisolms Family Funeral Home in Copperas Cove is
handling the arrangements.

Mr. David Paul Iden, age
46, went home to be with our lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 after a long
battle with cancer. Mr. Iden was born February 5, 1960 in Houston. Mr. Iden
was an employee of UPS for 25 years, volun-teered with the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation and Special Olympics for the last several years. To his
friends and family he was a very caring and compassionate person and was a
wonderful husband, dad, son, brother and friend. Mr. Iden will be greatly
missed by all that knew him.
Survivors include his wife Janice; children Sara and Travis; parents Herbert
and Willie Iden; brother Jim Iden and LaRita Godby; mother-in-law Janelle
Cooper; sister-in-law Linda and Kenny Poe; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins,
nieces, nephews and friends,
Funeral Services for Mr. David Paul Iden were held Friday, June 2, at 12:00
p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Lewisville. Interment followed in
the Antioch Cemetery in Lovelady.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or
First United Methodist Church of Lewisville.
If you wish to send a condolence or sign an online register book please
visit: www.flowermoundfuneralhome.com
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Funeral Home

Georgia
Brewton

Mrs. Georgia "Tible"
Brewton, age 94 of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2006 in the
Whitehall Nurs-ing Center in Crockett. Mrs. Brewton was born January 3, 1912
in Crockett to Matt W. and Georgia Ash Crofford and she had resided in
Crockett for the past 15 years, previously living in Ulvalde. Mrs. Brewton
was a retired seamstress and drapery maker and was a member of the Grace
Street Church of Christ in Crockett.
Survivors include her daughters Genese Wachter and husband Charles, of San
Antonio and Judith Routh and husband Harvel, of Uvalde; step-daughters Betty
Cranfield and husband Hoyt, of Graham and Charlene Stanford, of Corpus
Christi; four grandchildren Larry Routh, Starlynne Marshall, Cathryn
Hutcherson and Tim Wachter; nine great-grandchildren; seven
great-great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 12
step-great-grandchildren; sisters Doris Hallmark, of conroe, Mary Lee Vaden
and Lila Alford, Austonio and Mattie Womack, of LaPorte; many nieces and
nephews.
Preceded in death by her father and mother Matt W. and Georgia Ash Crofford;
sisters Effie, Florence, Ottice and Bessie; brother Marvin; husbands George
Robert Taylor and Waymon Brewton; and grandson Chuck Wa-chter.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Georgia "Tible" Brewton were held Friday, June 2,
at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Mr. Thomas Stoneham
officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Leo Brenner

Mr. Leo Louis Brenner, age 77
of Crockett, passed away 26, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Brenner was born
Sep-tember 10, 1929 in Cottonwood, Texas and was a resident of Crockett for
many years. Mr. Brenner was a retired accountant having been employed by
Alcoa. Mr. Brenner was a deacon and a faithful member of the first Baptist
Church in Crockett for 45 years where he was a leader of the Royal
Ambassadors and also Vacation Bible School Teacher.
Survivors include his sons Michael Brenner and wife Sarah and Kirk Brenner
and wife Sharon, all of Crockett; grandchildren James Russell "Rusty"
Brenner and Brandye Brown, of Dallas, Leslie (Brenner) Jinkins and hus-band
Jamie, of Lufkin, Michael Ellis, of College Station and Andrew Ellis, of
Crockett; great-grandchild Carter Michael Jinkins, of Lufkin; brother
Charles Brenner and wife Dot, of Fort Worth; numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives.
Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Melinda (Guderian) Brenner;
brother Herbert Brenner; and sister Mildred High.
Funeral Services for Mr. Leo Louis Brenner were held Wednesday, May 31, at
10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Keeney
Dickenson officiating.
Graveside services followed at 3:00 p.m. in the Cottonwood Cemetery in Falls
County.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist
Church-Crockett, 801 E. Goliad, Crockett, TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

James Spann

Mr. James H. Spann, age 87 of
Crockett, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006 in the Crockett Care Center.
Mr. Spann was born October 26, 1918 in Grapeland and had lived in Crockett
since 1984. Mr. Spann was retired from Texaco and was a member of the Church
of God. Mr. Spann was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States
Navy Sea-Bees. Mr. Spann enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved his
grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Lorene Spann, of Crockett; daughters Jeanette
Bliss and husband Walter, of Katy and Patricia Marie Booth and husband
David, of Lafayette, La.; grandchildren Christy Booth, of Crockett, Keeley
Bliss, of Ft. Worth and Lindsey Booth Gammage, of Bossier City, La.; sister
Bertha Lathrop, of Grapeland; nu-merous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by his brothers Roy, Dewey, Manuel, Charles and Jerald
Spann; and sister Mary Schlieff.
Funeral Services for Mr. James H. Spann were held Tuesday, May 30, at 10:30
a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Me-morial Chapel with the Rev. David Taylor
officiating. Interment followed in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church of God, 405 Alamo
Drive, Crockett, TX. 75835.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Reverend Jesse Clark

Rev. Jesse Batts Clark was
born April 14, 1935 to Walker Harris and Annie Beverly Clark in Crockett,
Texas. He graduated from the Crockett Public Schools and attended Texas
Southern University in Houston as well as Conroe Bible College in Conroe,
Texas. His occupation was that of a Master Plumber. He served as a deacon at
Bethel Baptist Church before joining Friendship Baptist Church serving as a
deacon and church treasurer where he was called into the Ministry. He served
as pastor of Jasper Baptist Church in Palestine and currently was the pas-tor
of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Grapeland. He was also active in the
Palestine Bowen District Association serving as 2nd Vice President of the
Congress and Spiritual Advisor of the District Brotherhood.
Rev. Jesse Clark was called from labor to reward on May 24, 2006 in the
comfort of his home.
Survivors are: wife of 49 years Jimmie Clark of Crockett, 6 children; Janice
Clark of Bryan, Jessie Beatrice Clark Anderson and husband Freddie of
Huntsville, Texas, John Clark and wife Margaret of Houston, Jearld Clark and
wife Lydia of San Diego, California, Isaiah Clark and wife Pamela of
Houston, Phillip Clark and wife Sonia of Orlando, Florida, 9 grandchildren,
3 brothers; Luke Clark of New York City, Wesley Clark of Phoenix, Ari-zona,
Enos Harris of Houston, 5 sisters; Georgia Johnson of Dallas, Willie
Richardson and Mary Williams of Phoenix, Helen Cooper and Ima Smith of
Crockett, 3 sisters-in-law; Eula Mae Clark and Mildred Clark of Crock-ett,
Lucy Taylor and husband Jimmy of Detroit, Michigan, several nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Rev. Jesse Batts Clark age 71, pastor of Mt. Zion
Baptist Church, Grapeland were held Saturday, May 27, 2006, 1 p.m., Union
Prairie Baptist Church, Porter Springs Community, Crockett. Re. S.R.
Dominique, pastor and officiant. Rev. Clark was laid to rest in Union
Prairie Cemetery.
Casketbearers were: sons, son-in-law, and grandson, John, Jerald, Isaiah,
and Phillip Clark, Freddie and Alex Anderson.
McClain-Clebourn Funeral Service

Wanda Summers

Mrs. Wanda Deaton Sheppard
Summers, age 66 of Georgetown, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006. Mrs.
Summers was born on September 25, 1939 to Charles B. Deaton and Goldie
Hornesby Deaton. Mrs. Summers was a member of the Grace Bible Church of
Georgetown.
Survivors includes her husband Robert H. Summers Sr., of Georgetown; two
daughters, Joanna L Sheppard Hef-lin and husband Michael, of Austin and Kaye
S. Ricco and husband Ralph, of Arden, N.C.; two grandchildren Jes-sica L.
Heflin and James Sheppard Heflin, of Austin; two step-children Bob Summers
and wife Pam of Krum, and Sue Gabrourie and husband Jack, of San Antonio;
step grand-children Shelby and Taylor Ball, of San Antonio, Scott Ball, of
Argyle and Tyler Summers, of Krum; brothers Charles Deaton and wife
Rosemary, of Elizabeth-town, Ky. and Don Deaton and wife Cathie Sterling, of
Gaithersburg, Mo.; sisters Freda Blair and husband Herb, of Elizabethtown,
Ky. and Bernice Wallace and husband Andy, of Prescott, Ariz.; and a
brother-in-law, Wesley Dowell of Fla.
Preceded in death by her first husband, L. E. Sheppard, Jr.; and a sister,
Deloris Dowell.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Wanda Deaton Sheppard were held Tuesday, May 30,
at 10:00 a.m. Grace Bible Church in Georgetown.
Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, in the New
Energy Cemetery in Belott.
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